Newfoundland and Labrador
The Best of Spectacular Newfoundland Coast to Coast
Program No. 13535RJ
Embark on a spectacular journey across Newfoundland and Labrador! Observe puffins and whales in their natural habitats, explore national parks, and experience Newfoundland hospitality.
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14 days
13 nights
36 meals
13B 11L 12D
1
Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Deer Lake, NL
4
Port au Choix, Port Riche Lighthouse
Plum Point, NL
5
Ferry to Labrador, Red Bay NHS, Pointe-Amour Lighthouse
L'Anse-au-Clair, Newfoundland and Labrador
6
Ferry to Newfoundland, Flower's Cove, L'Anse aux Meadows
St. Anthony, NL
7
Grenfell, Zodiac Expedition
Cow Head, NL
8
To Twillingate, King's Point Whale Pavilion
Twillingate, NL
9
Boat Building Museum, Twillingate Museum, Fishing Industry
Twillingate, NL
10
To Port Union, Boyd's Beothuk Site, Gander, Trinity
Port Union, NL
11
Historic Port Union, Ryan Premises, Cape Bonavista
Port Union, NL
12
Marine Ecology, Marine Wildlife Boat Excursion, Witless Bay
St. John's, Newfoundland
13
Signal Hill, Cape Spear, The Rooms
St. John's, Newfoundland
14
Program Concludes
St. John's, Newfoundland
At a Glance
Immerse yourself in the charming character and rugged beauty of Newfoundland and Labrador. Jagged coastlines and picturesque peninsulas hold thousands of years of human settlement. Some of the world’s rarest land formations and most impressive marine life form an awe-inspiring backdrop for a spectacular adventure.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles per day; some uneven terrain and stairs. Getting on/off busses, ferries and 28-foot rigid hulled inflatable zodiac boat. Riding on motorcoach between 40 and 250 miles per day (1-8 hrs). Getting in and out of one-piece cold weather flotation suit for whale watching.
Best of all, you’ll…
- See the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales and North America's largest colony of Atlantic Puffins.
- Meet a local expert at L'Anse-aux-Meadows National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to learn about the only authenticated Viking settlement in North America.
- Cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador and explore the home of the first large-scale whale oil production in the world at Red Bay National Historic Site.
General Notes
Hotel's vary by date.
Featured Expert
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Bill Montevecchi
Bill Montevecchi is a professor of psychology, biology and ocean sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research is focused on marine birds, ocean ecology and conservation biology. Bill is the co-author of “Newfoundland Birds: Exploitation, Study and Conservation," and created "Seabirds – Oceanic Barometers" for the Ideas Series on the CBC Radio network. Bill lectures nationally and internationally about avian ecology and conservation.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Bill Montevecchi
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Bill Montevecchi is a professor of psychology, biology and ocean sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research is focused on marine birds, ocean ecology and conservation biology. Bill is the co-author of “Newfoundland Birds: Exploitation, Study and Conservation," and created "Seabirds – Oceanic Barometers" for the Ideas Series on the CBC Radio network. Bill lectures nationally and internationally about avian ecology and conservation.
Jean Knowles
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Over the past thirty years Jean has built a reputation for excellence and friendliness, bringing the culture and natural history alive for learning travel groups. She has worked with the province's Folk Arts Society, which celebrates the unique cultural heritage of the province and helps share it with others, and with the Friends of Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, a group dedicated to protecting and studying an important seabird colony. In her free time she enjoys exploring new roads, bays and coves, camera in hand.
Kevin Major
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Kevin Major is a Newfoundlander by birth and has lived in Newfoundland for his whole life. He is the author of 18 books — for both young people and adults, both fiction and non-fiction — mostly set in Newfoundland. The first, “Hold Fast,” won several awards in Canada and was placed on the Hans Christian Andersen Honour List. In 1992, Kevin was given the Vicky Metcalf Award for an outstanding body of work of significance to young people.
Suggested Reading List
(6 books)
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The Best of Spectacular Newfoundland Coast to Coast
Program Number: 13535
Whales and Dolphins of Atlantic Canada & Northeast United States: Field Guide
Within this guide are tools to identify and appreciate the 27 species of whales and dolphins that make this region home. From easily recognized humpback and killer whales to the elusive pygmy sperm whale, and from acrobatic white-sided dolphins to gregarious belugas, you'll learn about each of their characteristics, feeding and behaviour, and habitat. Population status and threats to each species are also explored.
Cod: A Biography Of The Fish That Changed The World
Wars have been fought over it, revolutions have been spurred by it, national diets have been based on it, economies have depended on it, and the settlement of North America was driven by it. Cod, it turns out, is the reason Europeans set sail across the Atlantic, and it is the only reason they could.
The Day the World Came to Town, 9/11 In Gander, Newfoundland
When thirty-eight jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001, due to the closing of United States airspace, the citizens of this small community were called upon to come to the aid of more than six thousand displaced travelers. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill.
Auroras, Fire in the Sky
Auroras is filled with 80 photographs of one of nature's greatest spectacles, complete with captions that reflect on the folklore, science and beauty of the northern lights. The book poses and answers the many scientific questions about auroras.
You Might Be From Newfoundland And Labrador If
A delightful, illustrated romp through this one-of-a kind place. From one of the most celebrated cartoonists in the country, de Adder delivers his unique take on Canada's most unique province, tickling the funny bone on every page. As de Adder proves, this is a province that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.
The Far Traveler, Voyages of a Viking Woman
Brown's intriguing account of the life of the young Viking woman Gudrid sheds light on early Norse settlements in Iceland, Newfoundland and beyond. It's an archaeological mystery, a history of ancient seamanship and a biography all rolled into one.